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Asda opens its 1,000th UK store
2024-03-04 00:00
Holland: Why Jumbo is stopping its pricing strategiesDutch supermarket chain Jumbo has decided to stop regional price differentials and also partly abandon its Every Day Low Price policy to focus more strongly on price promotions. With these interventions, the retailer hopes to improve its
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Ukraine: less expensive carrots due to opened storages
2024-03-04 00:00
The daily monitoring of EastFruit show that the prices of carrots on the Ukrainian market of root crops decreased on the current week, as the farmers started to sell their stocks of this product from storage. The farmers are now offering carrots for sale at 7-10 UAH/kg ($0.18-0.26/kg), which is
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The EU produces a wide range of fresh fruit and vegetables. Vegetables were grown on 2 million hectares across the EU in 2022, on which 59.8 million tonnes of crops were harvested. The three most common vegetables - in terms of quantity - were tomatoes (15.4
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'Our diversity is our strength'
2024-03-04 00:00
Since 2017, Ocean Alliance has enabled the four partners - Cma Cgm, Cosco Shipping, Evergreen and Oocl - to offer their respective customers best-in-class services with fast transit times, competitive sailing frequencies and the widest port coverage. Ocean Alliance covers
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Range of specific products for preserving pears
2024-03-04 00:00
The quality and yield of Chinese pears have improved significantly this season, with a high percentage of marketable fruit. However, the recent increase in shipping demand has had an impact on export prices, with tariffs of up to four times
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'From both a horticultural and entrepreneurial perspective, the transition to HR tomatoes was indispensable for us'
2024-03-04 00:00
In week 8, the first mini and snake cucumbers were harvested in the glasshouse of Sippel company in Nuremberg's Knoblauchsland. "The gas prices have tripled in some cases, which led us to plant our crops a bit later. The same applies to our tomatoes, which we only planted in week 4 instead of
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"The biggest demand has been for flavoured pear cherry tomatoes".
2024-03-04 00:00
After the pandemic, in July 2021, eleven farmers from Granada with extensive experience in the cultivation of greenhouse vegetables decided to join together to achieve greater production stability and marketing strength through the association, founding the SAT in Castillo de Baños....
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The Catalan clementine and mandarin harvest grows by 20%.
2024-03-04 00:00
The clementine and mandarin harvest in Terres de l'Ebre has recorded an increase of 20% compared to the previous season, according to data from the Federation of Agricultural Cooperatives of Catalonia (FCAC). This increase comes after a previous harvest that was lower than usual,
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"We have been exporting two or three containers a week from Tanzania, but we have had orders for up to seven a week since April".
2024-03-04 00:00
Tanzania's avocado industry is still developing, but volumes are increasing every year. Grower and exporter Afrocado grows avocados on 150 hectares, as well as sourcing from other producers. We have been exporting two to three containers a week since the beginning of the year," he says.
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Since mid-February, the market has had a mandarin available that only a few companies produce and sell in Spain, the Gold Nugget variety, recognisable by its rough skin and very sweet flavour. "Our clients ask us for Gold Nugget", affirms Silvana Sorli, from Frutas Sorli,
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Shifts in Moldova-Russia trade relations
2024-03-04 00:00
Trade and economic ties between Moldova and Russia have sharply declined over the past two years due to the war in Ukraine. Logistics have become more complex, and delivery costs have risen. Russia imposed an embargo on Moldovan fruits in August 2022, albeit partially lifted later. Market players…
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The School of Agronomy of the Pontificia Universidad Católica de Valparaíso, under the direction of Professor Eduardo Fernández, is carrying out a study focused on how climate change has altered the flowering date of deciduous trees, particularly cherry trees, at the time of flowering.
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Great interest for the new graders featuring AI
2024-03-04 00:00
More than any other edition, Fruit Logistica 2024 surprised the Ser.mac team due to the number of professionals looking at new solutions for their businesses. Many were attracted by the brand new Ser.mac machines featuring AI for walnuts and dates. Grader for walnuts AI for walnuts and datesThe
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The Catalan clementine and mandarin harvest grows by 20%.
2024-03-04 00:00
The clementine and mandarin harvest in Terres de l'Ebre has recorded an increase of 20% compared to the previous season, according to data from the Federation of Agricultural Cooperatives of Catalonia (FCAC). This increase comes after a previous harvest that was lower than usual,
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A month of agricultural protests in Spain
2024-03-04 00:00
Farmers' protests in Spain, which began on 6 February, have now reached a month-long period, marked by road blockades and tractor-trailers. These mobilisations have generated a response from the authorities, including a process to simplify the Common Agricultural Policy (CAP).
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Australian grower trials new Swing apple
2024-03-04 00:00
The N&A Group in Australia kicked off their apple season, with their crop of certified organic Royal Gala apples making their way in to the markets and on to retailer shelves. N&A's is also trialling their exclusive SWING™ apple, with trials going ahead this season as volumes grow closer to
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UK-based haulage firm Wincanton endorses GXO's takeover proposal
2024-03-04 00:00
In a recent development within the logistics sector, Wincanton, a UK-based haulage firm, has expressed support for a takeover bid from US logistics giant GXO, valued at £762 million. This decision comes after the company decided to retract its support for a competing offer from CEVA Logistics,…
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Boom of small fruit exports to Morocco in 2023
2024-03-04 00:00
In 2023, Morocco demonstrated a robust increase in export earnings of fresh small fruits, overcoming adverse weather conditions and a drop in volumes. Data from EastFruit reveal that Moroccan small fruit producers exported almost
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Challenges at key maritime chokepoints impact global trade
2024-03-04 00:00
An estimated 80% of global trade is transported by sea, making maritime routes crucial for international commerce. However, these routes are highly susceptible to disruptions at several geographic chokepoints, including human-made canals and naturally narrow passages. Recent complications, such
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In week 8, the average wholesale prices of bananas from Latin America stood at €113/100 kgs. Average wholesale prices of bananas from Latin America were at €110/100 kgs in the Netherlands. Prices in Belgium stood at €96/100 kgs, while Italians paid €123/100 kgs and the French paid
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